Former German Spy Chief Detained Over Espionage Suspicions

By admin October 6, 2026 No comment

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Former German foreign intelligence chief August Hanning has been detained on suspicion of espionage, treason and obtaining classified information for a foreign power, German newspaper Bild reported on Tuesday. Hanning led Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service (BND) until 2005. According to the report, prosecutors allege that Hanning purchased secret information from a

Rising Rents Put Berlin’s Underground Culture Under Pressure

By admin October 1, 2026 No comment

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Berlin’s alternative cultural scene is facing growing pressure as rising property prices reduce the availability of affordable spaces for artists and independent groups. Zirkus Mond, an alternative circus troupe that spent eight years performing on vacant land in northeast Berlin, is now preparing to move after the developer reclaimed the site. The area, known as […]

Students Across Germany Protest Possible Return of Compulsory Military Service

By admin September 26, 2026 No comment

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School strikes and demonstrations are taking place across Germany in opposition to the possible reintroduction of compulsory military service. Protesters in cities including Hamburg, Berlin, Kiel and Frankfurt have called on the government to rule out mandatory service, with organisers saying more than 100 demonstrations are planned. Germany introduced a voluntary military

Berlin Housing Crisis Dominates City Election

By admin September 19, 2026 No comment

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Berlin’s severe housing shortage and rapidly rising rents have become the biggest concerns for voters ahead of the September 20 state election. Around 85% of households in the German capital are renters, while advertised rents have nearly doubled since 2014. The city is projected to need around 211,000 additional homes by 2040. The debate has […]

Berlin Housing Shortage and Rising Rents Take Centre Stage in City Election

By admin September 18, 2026 No comment

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Berlin’s housing shortage and soaring rents have emerged as the biggest concerns ahead of the city election on September 20. Around 85% of households in the German capital are renters, while advertised rents have nearly doubled since 2014. Berlin is expected to need around 211,000 additional homes by 2040, intensifying pressure on the city government. […]

Berlin Substation Fire Raises Grid Security Concerns

By admin September 7, 2026 No comment

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Police in Berlin are investigating a fire at a transformer substation in the Moabit district, raising fresh concerns about possible attacks on Germany’s power infrastructure. Authorities are examining whether the fire at a nearby construction site and the substation was accidental or deliberately started. The incident has not disrupted the local power supply. The

German Police Investigate Unexploded Incendiary Device at Power Substation

By admin September 1, 2026 No comment

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German police are investigating an incident involving an unexploded incendiary device found Tuesday at a power substation in Brandenburg, eastern Germany. Police said officers were deployed to the facility in Turnow-Preilack after receiving information about the incident at around 8 a.m. local time. Grid operator 50Hertz said unidentified perpetrators are believed to have

Germany Warns of Russian Disinformation Ahead of State Elections

By admin August 6, 2026 No comment

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German security sources say Russia has intensified disinformation campaigns ahead of next month’s state elections, with online content reportedly targeting political rivals of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Authorities believe the campaign aims to deepen political divisions and undermine Germany’s governing parties, including the CDU, SPD, Greens, and

Pressure Grows on German Chancellor Merz After Cabinet Reshuffle

By admin July 29, 2026 No comment

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing growing political pressure after a cabinet reshuffle triggered internal divisions within his conservative CDU/CSU alliance. Lawmakers are set to vote on his nomination of Thorsten Frei as parliamentary faction leader, with the outcome expected to be closely watched as a measure of support for Merz’s leadership. The reshuffle

Berlin Pride Attack Suspect Killed

By admin July 27, 2026 No comment

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The man suspected of carrying out the deadly attack at Berlin Pride has been shot and killed during a police operation in the Spandau district of the German capital. Authorities said the 21-year-old suspect allegedly rushed at officers with a knife, prompting police to open fire. The attack, which involved a vehicle being driven into […]